The Telemark Archive
The Telemark Archive exists to preserve and document the history, people, and ideas that have shaped Telemark skiing — past and present.
This is not a news feed or a trend cycle.
It’s a long-form record of a culture built on movement, craft, and time on snow.
What You’ll Find Here
The Archive includes:
- historical writing and research
- profiles of influential skiers and builders
- reflections on Telemark’s evolution
- legacy content from Telemark Skier Magazine
- essays that don’t fit neatly into “how-to” categories
Some of this material is decades old. All of it is intentional.
Why This Matters
Telemark skiing has always existed slightly outside the mainstream.
Its survival depends on people who care enough to document it.
This archive exists to:
- honor the origins of the Telemark turn
- preserve stories that would otherwise disappear
- provide context for modern Telemark skiing
- connect today’s skiers with those who came before
Understanding where Telemark comes from helps clarify where it’s going.
Explore the Archive
Use the writing below to explore people, ideas, and moments that have shaped Telemark skiing.
Telemark Skier Magazine
Freeheel Life Archive
Looking for How to Get Started?
If you’re here to learn how to Telemark ski or figure out where to begin, this is the right place to start instead: